Shop for ds games

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.2 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: The hit PC real-time strategy series goes turn-based in this well-designed translation, which packs a surprising amount of historic battles into a small package. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Backbone Entertainment, Strategy, Strategy / tactics / wargame - turn based, Historical, 1-4 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Spirit Tracks' exciting new mechanics and classic gameplay make it one Zelda adventure that has got a full head of steam. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Nintendo, Action, Action - adventure

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The DS version of this great tower defense game can be a little confusing but is a lot of fun to play both solo and competitively. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, PopCap, Strategy, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Konami, Card Battle, Miscellaneous - cards, Fantasy, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  1.5 stars Poor

  Overall score: 3.6 (1.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Floating adrift in the middle of the Pacific would rival the entertainment value of this strategy-less strategy game. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Climax Group, Strategy, Strategy / tactics / wargame - real time, Strategy / tactics / wargame - turn based, Realistic, 1-2 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Virtuos, Action, Action - adventure

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.0 stars Mediocre

  Overall score: 4.5 (2.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Serious control issues spoil an already bland adventure. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Climax Group, Puzzle

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.1 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Even the most devout Lunar loyalists will have a hard time enjoying this game. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Game Arts, Role-Playing, Role playing game (RPG) - console-style RPG, 1-2 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.5 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Smashing other robots and transforming into different vehicles is generally fun, but the game is short and the missions are often uninspiring. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Vicarious Visions, Action, Action - adventure, Science-fiction, 1-4 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.5 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Smashing other robots and transforming into different vehicles is generally fun, but the game is short and the missions are often uninspiring. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Vicarious Visions, Action, Action - adventure, Science-fiction, 1-4 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: This cleverly-designed racer controls well, but its lack of variety takes some air out of the tires. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Firebrand Games, Driving, Racing / driving - arcade

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.5 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Phantasy Star Zero gives DS owners a taste of everything that made Phantasy Star Online great nine years ago--and also what makes it seem dated today. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Sonic Team, Role-Playing, Role playing game (RPG) - action RPG

• CNET Editor rating:
  1.5 stars Poor

  Overall score: 3.9 (1.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: There's nothing fun or exciting about flying helicopters in Blades of Thunder II. And considering that's all you do in the game, that's really sad. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, InterActive Vision Games, Simulation, 1-4 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.0 stars Mediocre

  Overall score: 4.0 (2.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: B-17: Fortress in the Sky is a simplistic World War II-themed shoot-'em-up that lacks variety and panache. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, SkyRiver Studios, Action, Simulation - WWII flight, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.3 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Natsume's attempt to marry the air combat and role-playing genres often feels underdeveloped and unpolished. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Beluga Computer, Simulation, 1-4 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  1.5 stars Poor

  Overall score: 3.5 (1.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Weak graphics and dodgy controls hamstring an already mediocre air combat game. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Skyworks Technologies, Simulation, 1-4 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.0 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Need for Speed Uninspired would be a better name for this mediocre racer. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Firebrand Games, Driving, Racing / driving - GT/street, Racing / driving - stock car, Realistic, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, DiP Interactive, Simulation, Simulation - WWII flight

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: A mix of real-time and turn-based conventions makes Age of Empires: Mythologies an addictive venture into the ancient world. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Griptonite Games, Strategy, Strategy / tactics / wargame - turn based, 1-4 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.5 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Clone Wars offers an ambitious step up from previous games in the series, but a ton of small issues across the board lead to boredom and frustration. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Traveller's Tales, Action, Action - adventure

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Sixteen Tons Entertainment, Simulation

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.1 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: This middling rail shooter will not change your life, but it might improve a bus ride or two. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Trainwreck Studios, Simulation, 1 Player

• CNET Editor rating:
  1.5 stars Poor

  Overall score: 3.1 (1.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The environments are no fun to get through, fights are infrequent, and the simplistic combat is unfulfilling. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Ubisoft Quebec, Action, 1-2 Players

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Majesco Games, Puzzle, Miscellaneous - arcade

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.2 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Lost in Blue 2 features some fun minigames, but overall it's a remarkably tedious example of a formula not worth continuing. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Matrix Software, Adventure, Action - adventure, 1-4 Players